K11 Owners Group

curve_in · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:58 pm Post subject: Intro and advice

Hello All!
I got a K1100RS at the end of the summer. I have not had a bike in 12 years and it's been fun. I've put about 3K miles on it and I think this is going to be a keeper.

First, the rear wheel is bent. It doesn't seem like I can find a new Gold wheel, so the choice is a new non-gold one or repairing the gold bent one. Are there stronger replacements?

Next is that there is a knocking noise at idle when the bike is warm. I meet a guy named Dewey, who is a tech at a dealership and rides a K100RS. He seemed to think it was the alt pulley rocking on the shaft. Is that a usual item to replace?

Thanks for reading this.

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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:23 pm Post subject:

Well first off, welcome to the forum.
I can't say for certain how many of the "gold" wheels were produced. I think it was a limited production of the '93's but I'm probably wrong.
No mater what someone can do with the wheel you have, it's still been "tweaked" and will not be the same as new.
Not to mention the fact that you would have a hard time finding someone that is willing to take the liability risk of straightening a motorcycle wheel, without causing further hidden damage.
You can try and contact some of the bike salvage yards around the country and see if one may be available that way, still not a guarantee of a "true" wheel, but I seriously doubt you will find a new one even in the fatherland.

Another option would be to get a standard silver one and have it powder coated gold.
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:09 am Post subject:

WELCOME to the OG.

Nice looking bike (my first BMW was a mystic red '93 with gold wheels just like yours)

2 years ago I had the same problem, wheel- wise. I had bought a pair of black powder-coated from another member here. Unfortunately I hit a very sharp edge where the road was being repaired (no warnings) and bent the rear wheel.

I agree with Scott about repairs but there is a company a couple hours from me that will straighten cast wheels. I am dubious but will contact them and discuss the problem. I will let you know any results.

BTW, I have heard more than one K bike that "knocks" at idle, including, oddly enough, my previous '93 RS.

When you hear that knocking noise at idle, does it continue if you pull in the clutch lever?

John
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Intro and advice

curve_in · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:39 am Post subject: Re: Intro and advice

curve_in · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:16 am Post subject:

Is this the correct replacement wheel? I'm going to be in that area next week so I could pick it up in person.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-BMW-R1100RT-ABS-R1100-RT-REAR-WHEEL-/350553325903?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519e9b414f&vxp=mtr

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:35 am Post subject:

Part #s are the same.

Many of us use the fiche at Max BMW for reference (and ordering)

http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/PartsFiche.aspx
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

John Clauss · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:17 pm Post subject:

Stoked Steve · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:40 pm Post subject:

Hmm, that bike looks familiar....(you're the second owner since I sold it this past summer). Damn sharp looking I must say!

The rear wheel has always had a bent rim edge, the tire guys always point it out, but it doesn't seem to effect the tire holding air or rim balance. Unless it really bugs you, I'd let it be.

I always wanted the silver rims too, but then you need to paint or get a silver swing arm and rear drive as well. I never liked the gold.

As far as the knocking at idle, I always heard that and the local mech at ADV BMW said it was the counter balancer working at idle. It is certainly due for a throttle body synch and it always seemed to idle slow.

If you haven't already, the brake lines and fuel lines should be replaced, otherwise she's great bike and I'm glad it in loving hands.

If I can answer any questions about the eight years that I owned it, don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

I'm glad you got on this site, it's a tremendous resource for these great bikes.

There is a K1100 get together up in Marion, VA at Hungry Mother SP this spring, maybe we'll see you there?
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:10 pm Post subject:

Steve,

Ya' know- it looked familiar Very Happy

I wonder where my '93 Mystic K-RS is now.....
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

curve_in · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:40 pm Post subject:

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:40 pm Post subject:

I was wondering the same thing when I first saw the pic and he said he bought it about the same time Steve sold his....
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Ride safe.

1995 K1100LT 0302044
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

Jim · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 1:39 am Post subject:

You might want to check with this guy in TN - he's a lot closer than the one in NH. http://www.framestraightsystem.com/Alloywheel.htm

I don't know about the finish on the wheel: "Frame Straight repairs will leave "No Tooling Marks", No dings, No nicks , No impression in the metal of the wheel."

When I had the front wheel straightened in CA - bent so badly the air leaked out (the rotors had to be straightened, too) - there was not a mark on the finish.

With all the alloy wheels on the road, straightening is becoming pretty common. The shop that straightened mine in CA was a specialty shop like the one in TN - motorcycle frames and wheels.
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

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curve_in · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:46 pm Post subject:

The knocking was from the throttle bodies not being synced. The issue is un-metered air. There are zip ties holding on the boots. from the way they are tightened, there is a gap that is letting the "extra" air in. The fix will be correct clamps and replacing some old rubber bits.